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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.68, 38.58 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.68, 38.58 and 23.54 is: 35.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.68 : 38.58 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.68/38.58 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.68x = 38.58 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.68x = 908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.17/25.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.37

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